IO Genix Shilajit 500 mg - Ancestral Energy & Fulvic Acid 100 mg

What is IO Genix Shilajit 500 mg?

IO Genix Shilajit 500 mg is a shilajit extract in vegetable capsules, dosed at 500 mg per serving, of which 100 mg is fulvic acid as declared by the manufacturer. The bottle holds 60 capsules, which is two months at one a day.

Shilajit, also known as asphaltum or mumijo, is a resinous material that seeps out of high-altitude rock, chiefly in the Himalayas. It is a deposit formed over very long periods from plant matter that has decomposed and been compressed between the rocks. Its composition is therefore not a formula but a profile: humic and fulvic acids, and a range of minerals in ionic form — iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, potassium, manganese.

This product comes as a standardised extract in capsules rather than as the traditional raw resin. The difference is a practical one: resin is sticky, is measured by eye, has a pronounced earthy taste, and its concentration varies from batch to batch. A capsule always delivers the same amount. The rest of the Spanish range is in our IO Genix aisle.

What does a Shilajit capsule contain?

No nutrient reference value exists for shilajit or for fulvic acid.

100 mg of fulvic acid per capsule is the only genuinely comparable figure from one product in this category to the next. Raw shilajit circulates with widely varying contents, often undeclared, and an extract with no stated assay allows no comparison at all. Here, 100 mg for 500 mg of extract works out at a 20% assay, which sits at the upper end of what is available. It is the number to look at before any other.

The manufacturer also states that the raw material naturally contains more than 84 minerals in ionic form, along with humic acids. We report that information as it is declared, but it has to be read for what it is: no amount is published for any of these minerals. “84 elements” is a presentational argument, not a usable nutritional figure. You cannot rely on this capsule to cover a requirement for iron or zinc — for that, a properly dosed product is the only serious answer.

The regulatory clarification here is the most important thing on the whole page: no health claim is authorised at present for shilajit in the European Union. Not for energy, not for tiredness, not for testosterone, not for mitochondrial function. This product cannot claim any physiological effect, and any seller who promises you one is operating outside the legal framework. What we can tell you is what it contains and at what concentration. The rest is for you to judge.

Ingredients list

Standardised shilajit extract (Asphaltum) 500 mg of which 100 mg fulvic acid, capsule shell (vegetable hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose). Raw material of Himalayan origin. Vegetable capsules, suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets. May contain traces of GLUTEN, MILK, EGGS and SOYA. Made in a facility that uses these allergens.

How do you take Shilajit 500 mg?

Dose: 1 capsule. Liquid: a large glass of water, 250 ml. Timing: in the morning, with breakfast. Frequency: one serving a day, no more. Duration: the manufacturer recommends a continuous course of eight to twelve weeks, followed by a two- to four-week break.

Take it with breakfast rather than on an empty stomach. The manufacturer advises pairing it with a source of fat — an avocado, a few nuts, a drizzle of olive oil — which remains sensible advice for a complex plant extract. It is also the best way to avoid the stomach discomfort some people report with this kind of extract.

The manufacturer recommends not taking it at the same time as coffee or tea. The reason is a familiar one: tannins interfere with mineral absorption. On a product whose stated appeal rests partly on its mineral profile, it is worth leaving an hour between the two.

Consistency matters more than the time of day. An eight-week course means not forgetting three days out of seven; that is the usual pitfall with once-daily products, and the 60-capsule bottle is sized for two full months.

Who is this shilajit for, and who is it not for?

It is aimed at an adult curious about a traditional plant extract, who prefers a stated assay to resin bought by weight, and who accepts buying a product with no authorised claim. That is a defensible position, provided it is taken with full knowledge of the facts.

The capsules are vegetable-based, which makes the product compatible with a vegetarian or vegan diet.

It is not advised for anyone under 18, and pregnant and breastfeeding women should seek the advice of a healthcare professional. Three families of medication call for a prior medical consultation, and the manufacturer names them: antidiabetic drugs, since shilajit may influence blood sugar; antihypertensives; and anticoagulants. It also recommends stopping the product two weeks before any scheduled surgery. These precautions are not a formality: if one of them applies to you, the question is for your doctor before you buy.

One point the manufacturer does not address and that you need to know: raw, unpurified shilajit can contain heavy metals from the rock it comes from. That is the documented risk of this raw material, and it is why a purified, tested extract is not a luxury. If you buy shilajit elsewhere, as an artisanal resin with no analysis, that is the first thing you should ask the seller about.

What not to expect from it: it is not a stimulant, there is no effect to feel when you take it, and it is not a reliable source of minerals. Nor is it a hormonal product, whatever you may read elsewhere. Any health question is for your doctor or your pharmacist.

Shilajit or ashwagandha?

These are the two extracts we are most often asked to compare, because they share a traditional origin and a similar reputation.

Ashwagandha has a decisive advantage when it comes to clarity: it is a plant, its extract is assayed in withanolides, the doses used are well identified, and the available literature is far more extensive. It is the better choice if you want a documented active, if you are targeting a demanding period, and if you prefer an ingredient whose amounts can actually be discussed.

Shilajit operates on a different register. It is not a plant but a mineral and organic deposit, its composition is variable by nature, and its European regulatory status is less settled. Its interest lies in its unique profile — fulvic acid and ionic minerals — which nothing else reproduces. It is the choice of someone who wants to try precisely that, not a guaranteed effect.

If what you actually need is a micronutrient intake, neither is the right answer: a properly dosed, legible multivitamin does that job far better, and a targeted iron product resolves an identified deficiency where 84 unquantified minerals resolve nothing.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a bottle last?

Two months, at one capsule a day for 60 capsules. That matches exactly the eight-week course recommended by the manufacturer, which makes the format a coherent one: one bottle equals one complete course.

Capsules or traditional resin?

Capsules give a consistent dose, with no earthy taste and no handling. Resin, by contrast, is measured by eye, sticks to the spoon and varies from batch to batch. The only argument in favour of resin is quantity for the money; the one in favour of capsules is consistency, which matters more over a two-month course.

What is the role of fulvic acid?

It is the compound that characterises shilajit, the one used as the assay marker. Here, 100 mg for 500 mg of extract, or 20%. Since no health claim is authorised for this compound in Europe, we stick to that description: it is a marker of concentration, not a promise of effect.

Does shilajit raise testosterone?

No claim of that kind is authorised in Europe, and we will not write one. It is nonetheless the most widespread argument made about this product, including by French sellers. If that is your main goal, be aware that no food supplement can legally claim it, and that the question calls for a medical work-up.

Is this product suitable for vegans?

Yes. The shell is hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, of plant origin, and the extract itself is not of animal origin. The only point to watch is the declared manufacturing traces — gluten, milk, eggs and soya — which come from the production facility.

Can it be combined with other supplements?

Nothing about the ingredients stands in the way, and the manufacturer itself mentions combining it with an adaptogen or a multivitamin. The only practical advice is not to start everything on the same day: by adding one product at a time, a fortnight apart, you will at least know what is making a difference for you.

Should it be stopped before an operation?

Yes, the manufacturer recommends stopping two weeks before any scheduled surgery. This precaution relates to possible interactions with blood clotting and blood sugar. Always tell your anaesthetist about your food supplements, just as you would about your medicines.

Where can you buy IO Genix Shilajit?

The 60-capsule bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. In the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is a product we always start by describing in terms of what it cannot promise: it is the only honest way to sell an ingredient with no authorised claim, and it avoids disappointment three weeks in. The other traditional extracts can be compared in our maca aisle and in the neighbouring aisles.